Odisha Tour

Duration: 6 Nights 7 Days

Details

Day 1
: Arrival in Bhubaneswar. Visit the Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, and the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves.

Day 2
: Full-day excursion to Dhauli (Buddhist Peace Pagoda) and Pipli (famous for applique work).

Day 3
: Drive to Puri. Visit the iconic Jagannath Temple and enjoy the Puri Beach.

Day 4
: Excursion to Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Chandrabhaga Beach.

Day 5
: Day trip to Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. Take a boat ride to see the migratory birds and dolphins.

Day 6
: Drive to Satkosia Tiger Reserve. Explore the reserve and enjoy a jungle safari.

Day 7
: Return to Bhubaneswar for departure.

Best Time to Visit

October to March, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

How to Reach

By Air: Bhubaneswar has an international airport (Biju Patnaik International Airport) well connected to major Indian cities. By Train: Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Konark are well connected by rail. By Road: Odisha is accessible by national highways, and bus services connect major cities.

Distance Between Important Points

Bhubaneswar to Puri: 60 km Puri to Konark: 35 km Bhubaneswar to Dhauli: 8 km Bhubaneswar to Chilika Lake: 105 km Bhubaneswar to Satkosia: 160 km

Entry Fees

Lingaraj Temple: No entry fee. Konark Sun Temple: ₹40 for Indian nationals, ₹600 for foreign nationals. Chilika Lake: Boat ride fees start from ₹200. Satkosia Tiger Reserve: ₹20 entry fee per person; jungle safari charges extra.

Closing Day

Jagannath Temple: Open all days. Konark Sun Temple: Open all days. Chilika Lake: Open all days (ferry services may vary during bad weather).

Add-on Spots

• Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar. Raghurajpur Artist Village near Puri. Barunei Hill near Bhubaneswar for trekkers.

Historical Background

Lingaraj Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, dating back to the 11th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Konark Sun Temple, built in the 13th century, is a magnificent chariot-shaped temple dedicated to the Sun God.
Jagannath Temple in Puri, built in the 12th century, is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India, renowned for the annual Rath Yatra.
Dhauli is historically significant as the place where Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.

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